Kathryn Fae Davis

Kathryn Fae Davis, of La Grande and formerly of St. Paul, died April 2, 2007 at a local care facility.

Kathryn was born in St. Helens, Oregon to Fae and Lillie Irene (Rich) Harford. Her father died when she was a young girl and her mother later remarried and Tom Blum who became her step-father. He was a big part of her life. She and her husband, Lester "Sledge" Ernst owned and operated Ernst Hardware Store in St. Paul until 1964. They had a son, Lester Fae Ernst, died when he was a young child; Lester preceded her in death in 1969. On March 10, 1970 she married Joe Davis and they moved to Summerville in July of 1990.

Kathryn enjoyed working in the hardware store with the knick-knacks and decorations and her poodles. She especially enjoyed deer hunting in Paisley, her llamas, flowers and she loved the blossoming cherry trees in her cherry orchard. Upon moving to Summerville she added feeding the deer and her horses to her list of enjoyments.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Claudia and Sam Smith of St. Paul; five grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Kathryn to the St. Paul Cemetery Association in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street, La Grande.